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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
his personal code of behavior on the playing field is epitomized by his favorite saying, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game"
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty
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Recent Examples of epitomize
Either way, what transpired around Jordan’s free throw on Wednesday night epitomized both Westbrook’s considerable impact on the Nuggets and something more personal to him.
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Grandson Jason Carter said Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s modest ranch home epitomized their approach to life.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
The awe-inspiring finish epitomized the difference between the Lakers and Rockets in Houston’s 119-115 win Sunday.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Our three guides – Karmen, Lara, and Virginia – two Slovenians and one Italian – epitomized the smart, capable, and enthusiastic leaders that are hallmarks of Backroads.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Grandson Jason Carter said Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s modest ranch home epitomized their approach to life.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
The awe-inspiring finish epitomized the difference between the Lakers and Rockets in Houston’s 119-115 win Sunday.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Our three guides – Karmen, Lara, and Virginia – two Slovenians and one Italian – epitomized the smart, capable, and enthusiastic leaders that are hallmarks of Backroads.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epitomize
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Other news organizations such as the New York Times and Sky News had stories incorrectly summarized.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
17 Jan. 2025
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Brown’s work as Darden provides much of the emotional heart of the story; the character embodies the conflicting perspectives in L.A.’s racially stratified communities that swirled around the case.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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My mom embodied everything soft and strong simultaneously.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Stockpiling mifepristone would help to guard against an effort outlined in Project 2025, the conservative governing plan developed by the Heritage Foundation with assistance from many officials connected to Trump’s first term.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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According to etiquette guidelines outlined in Newsweek, keeping feet out of the aisle and being mindful of others' movement is a basic expectation when flying.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Most red flag warnings have now expired, but meteorologists have expressed concern that strong winds will return.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The other side: House GOP Leader Lisa Demuth shot down the idea of tax increases for currently exempt financial and legal services, and expressed concerns about the impacts the cuts would have on long-term care.—
Torey Van Oot,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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